Fertility Art African

This is a well-executed example of one of Africa’s most recognizable fertility idols, the Akuaba

Reinterpretation in bronze of an African fertility doll. These traditional figures have long

Carved wood figure by West African Lobi People. "The Lobi People live in a vast geographical area

A wonderful African wood fertility sculpture we believe to date to the third quarter of the 20th

"African Sculpture Speaks," published in 1952 together with numerous books on Tribal Art.

traditional art and attire. This colorful example of African beadwork is a fertility doll of the Ndebele

Carved wooden fertility dance mask; painted and decorated with seed motifs, the sculpture in the

mask was apparently made for a tribal fertility ceremony. A great addition to any collection and

20th Century African Beaded Fali Fertility Doll from Cameroon Offered is a beaded Mid-20th Century

Statuette representing an allegory of fertility inspired by Ashanti art. It has the characteristics

use and weathered character and would be a great addition to any African or tribal art/artifacts

Ndebele beaded fertility dolls are given to young girls when they attend initiation school. The

A very rare and important Sotho fertility figure. The earliest accounts of South Sotho dolls

A beautiful Ntwane initiation doll, circa 1970s, from South Africa. The Ntwane people are of

African tribal, A Fanti fertility figure,  The female fertility doll with typical ribbed neck and

Orisha Oko forged iron deity of fertility. Nigerian blacksmith artistry with sacred incised

A splendid large multi colored beaded fertility doll from the Fali of Cameroon The doll

A Finely carved Akuba made by the Ashanti People of Ghana and the Ivory Coast. It was worn by an expectant mother to protect her child.

A female fertility statue of West African Senufo (Mali, or Ivory Coast) origin in solid wood. Hand-carved from a single piece of Mango wood, this expressive figurine features notch c...

Within Nigeria's Benue River Valley region, such representations have been associated with a range of functions, including reinforcement of the status of male elders and used by heal...

A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited w...

A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) peoples who inhabit the northeastern region...

Rare large twin faced Lega mask of the Bwami society in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), circa 1930s. This mask is very rare in that it is a large size ceremonial mask and would h...

The Senoufo people inhabit areas spanning southern Mali, southern Burkina Faso, and northern Côte d'Ivoire. They are organized around the poro, a male initiation system where young b...

An Epa helmet mask, Nigeria, Africa. Fully carved mother and child; painted red and black with touches of white; Provenance: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis; The Eiteljorg Mu...

Early Bambara or Malinke standing female figure with arms at sides, heavy wear and polish from handling and use. Possibly cut from the top of prestige staff. Fine refined abstract ...

Carved wood African headdress on later iron stand.

Early 20th century male baule figure, ivory coast, Africa A stylistically pleasing sculpture of a spiritual spouse (blolo bian) from the Baule culture. This excellent example is p...

Ancestral Senufo cast bronze face mask (Kpelie) from Côte d'Ivoire West Africa. Made using the lost wax technique. Traditionally, the 'Kpelie' is an ancestral mask worn during funera...

With a beautiful dark patina, this early 20th century wooden mask shows a naturalistic human face, flattened, with the forehead, open mouth and stylised teeth in light relief; the ri...

Rare artwork by the tribe of Zulu in Africa, the native weapon to attack the enemy and animal, and protect oneself. It's a typical form to have a Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet...

This exceptional Kota reliquary comes from the Mahogwe tribe, which lives along the Ogooué River in Gabon. The Mahogwe are part of the Kota ethnic group located in the northeastern r...

Very important “Nwantamtay” dance African mask, consisting of three sections: The upper in plain rectangular shape surmounted by a crescent shape moon, the middle with beautiful geom...

Standing Akan Ghana female figure, early 20th century, Africa. Intense expression with large eyes. Female figure with one hand on her breast, representing presenting nourishment from...